Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a ‘spiritual’ experience

LOS ANGELES – It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” In the time since the song and its hit album “Mellow Gold,” Beck has sought to shed the slacker image inadvertently linked with him. The versatile, genre-bending musician will perhaps complete that pendulum shift this summer as he celebrates his … Read more

Biden to give extended interview to ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Friday

President Joe Biden will give an interview to ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, his first since the president’s much-criticized performance during last week’s debate. Portions of the interview will air on ABC’s “World News Tonight” on Friday, with the extended interview first airing on the network’s “This Week” Sunday morning program, the network said Tuesday. Recommended Videos … Read more

Director accused in French cinema’s #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors

PARIS – A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday. Benoît Jacquot, who has more than 50 director credits in film and television, has become one of the most prominent figures … Read more

Inaugural Stars and Stripes Street Parade rolls through downtown San Antonio

Military City, USA was on full display for America’s Independence Day. SAN ANTONIO — People flocked to downtown San Antonio on Thursday morning to take in the colors, sights and sounds of the inaugural Stars and Stripes Street Parade. According to Centro San Antonio, Stars and Stripes on Houston Street is the first major Fourth … Read more

Highland Park residents gather for reenactment highlighting ‘message of freedom’ for Fourth of July

Neighbors say freedom must be passed forward. SAN ANTONIO — One short mile from where three people were shot overnight, neighbors in Highland Park gathered to celebrate Independence Day and reflect on the challenges the country faced then and now. For the seventh year in a row, neighborhood resident and Vietnam veteran Tom Wetzler donned … Read more